Description
Indulge in the whimsical world of baking with this Leo Lion Birthday Cake, perfect for celebrating special moments. This vibrant cake, adorned with colorful frosting and playful lion decorations, is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delicious treat that brings joy to both kids and adults. Its moist layers paired with tangy cream cheese frosting create a delightful flavor experience. Easy to make, this cake is an exciting adventure in the kitchen that guarantees smiles all around!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ? cups casting sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ? cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- Food coloring (varied colors)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease two round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and casting sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture while alternating with milk until fully combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; add food coloring to desired shades.
- Once cooled, layer cakes with frosting in between and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg